MONTEREY, CA--(Marketwire - Mar 14, 2012) - 1^stCapital Bank (OTCBB: [ FISB ]): 1^st Capital Bank has been recognized by The Findley Reports as a "Super Premier Performing Bank" based on 2011 financial results. This is the highest rating granted by The Findley Reports and ranks 1^st Capital Bank as one of the nation's best performing banks and the highest rated bank in Monterey County.

The Findley Reports publish the most comprehensive financial institution analysis offering comparison, performance and evaluation of California's banking industry. Their ratings are highly regarded and recipients are recognized throughout California as financial institutions achieving exceptional performance. Banks are rated on operating results including deposits, net operating income, equity retention, and quality of the loan portfolio.

"We are honored to be recognized this year as a Super Premier Performing Bank by The Findley Reports," stated President and Chief Executive Officer, Fred Rowden. "Our 2011 financial results reflect the bank's solid, steady, and prudent growth during challenging economic times. The ongoing dedication of our Board of Directors and staff has resulted in our ability to remain financially sound and to provide the wide range of quality deposit, cash management and credit services our customers deserve."

About 1^st Capital Bank
1^st Capital Bank is focused on providing lending, deposit and highly efficient cash management services such as remote deposit and online banking to small-to-medium size businesses and their owners, and offers specialized banking services for the healthcare industry. The Bank is a full service financial institution with branches located in Monterey, Salinas and King City. The Bank's corporate offices are located at 5 Harris Court, Building N, Suite 3, Monterey, California 93940. Please visit our website at [ www.1stcapitalbank.com ] for more information. Member FDIC. Equal Opportunity Lender. An SBA Preferred Lender.